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Zakir Hussain a transformative force in world of global music: Taufiq Qureshi
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Zakir Hussain a transformative force in world of global music: Taufiq Qureshi

Hindustan Times  

“We don’t keep large vessels at home for daily use to cook for 100 people, just as we don’t always have the vocabulary for moments like these,” poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar remarked, his words resonating deeply with the audience gathered at Mumbai’s Shanmukhananda Auditorium. Mumbai, India - Dec. 27, 2024: Late Ustad Zakir Hussain prayer meeting in his family members pay …

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Triveni Music & Dance Festival Season 2 at Ravindra Bharathi Hyderabad
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Triveni Music & Dance Festival Season 2 at Ravindra Bharathi Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Surmandal which has been in the service of music for the past fifty-five years is organising “Triveni-Music & Dance Festival Season 2 on 4th January, Saturday at 6 pm at Ravindra Bharathi.TRIVENI- Season 2 Festival will feature a Kathak recital by Smt Mukti Shri Mukku. The accompanying artists include: Ashay Kulkarni on Tabla; Krushna Salunke on Pakhawaj; Suranjan Khandolkar …

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Zakir Hussain’s tabla on display at Bengaluru’s Indian Music Experience Museum
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Zakir Hussain’s tabla on display at Bengaluru’s Indian Music Experience Museum

The Hindu  

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has left behind such a huge legacy with his “eternally dancing fingers” that his music is permanently housed in every music lover’s sensibilities. Contributions like Zakir Sahab’s, helps us deepen the narrative of India’s musical heritage, creating an ever-evolving space where the past and present coexist, and the music plays on,” says Preema. It represents …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert, Shakti's big loss – music fam and friends pay homage to the late tabla legend
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain's last concert, Shakti's big loss – music fam and friends pay homage to the late tabla legend

Hindustan Times  

After being hospitalised for over a month, and in the ICU for two weeks, Ustad Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday. This is a personal loss for me.” Rakesh Chaurasia Ustad Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia “As a kid, I would watch Zakir bhai play with Pandit …

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AR Rahman shares he, Zakir Hussain planned an album together: ‘I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AR Rahman shares he, Zakir Hussain planned an album together: ‘I regret not being able to collaborate with him as much…’

Hindustan Times  

The death of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has shocked the entire country. May his family and his countless students worldwide find the strength to bear this immense loss #ZakirHussain.” Zakir, who had been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease, was a towering figure in Indian classical music and one of the most recognized percussionists worldwide. Taking …

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Wah, Ustad! Kerala film fest throbs with tributes to Zakir Hussain
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wah, Ustad! Kerala film fest throbs with tributes to Zakir Hussain

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Monday, shared a unique bond with Kerala. On Monday, the 29th edition paid rich tributes to the master with ‘Wah, Ustad’ posters put up during screenings. His music did justice to the film’s themes of identity, art and struggle, more than any words could have achieved. He also recalled Zakir’s …

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Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zakir Hussain: A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos

The Hindu  

A global citizen rooted in Indian ethos, Ustad Zakir Hussain blazed a trail when he carved evocative stories out of the percussive sound of the humble drum set creating music to bind a fractious world in harmony. By 19, Mr. Hussain was teaching at the University of Washington before joining Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s music college in San Francisco where …

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Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Music loses its beat: India’s iconic tabla ustad dies at 73

Hindustan Times  

Tabla maestro and internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died in a San Francisco hospital on Sunday following multiple health issues including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, blurred global boundaries with his deep knowledge of music and immaculate sense of performance. “It was the nation’s good fortune that Zakirbhai chose the tabla,” said Mandar Karnik, a tabla player and an ardent …

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Ustad, on & off the stage
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad, on & off the stage

Hindustan Times  

An angelic presence has gone from our lives and I am grappling with that loss. People say Zakir carried forward the legacy of his illustrious father, Ustad Allahrakha Khan saab but I believe he did much more than that — he elevated tabla-playing to heights never scaled before. And though Zakir occasionally bunked school to watch a movie or play …

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Ustad was forever in awe of Hyderabad’s cultural resonance
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad was forever in awe of Hyderabad’s cultural resonance

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Thursday, shared a profound connection with Hyderabad, a city he often hailed for its cultural resonance. Pandit Jasraj and his brother Pandit Maniram have also etched their music in the minds of music connoisseurs of the city”, Ustad Zakir Hussain said in a conversation with Deccan Chronicle in January …

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Papon remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain: 'A personal and musical loss'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Papon remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain: 'A personal and musical loss'

Hindustan Times  

The world of music has been left reeling after the passing of tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who succumbed to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 73. Singer-songwriter Papon was due to collaborate with Ustad Zakir Hussain next year. The anticipation of working alongside a legend like Hussain made the loss even more poignant for Papon, who …

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I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam
3 weeks, 4 days ago

I don’t consider Zakir an Indian musician, he was a global artiste: Violin maestro L Subramaniam

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Violin maestro L Subramaniam, a long-time collaborator of Ustad Zakir Hussain, said the late tabla maestro was one of those rarest of rare musicians who was at home with every genre of music. “Be it classical, jugalbandi or global music, he not only found his way, but also created his own path,” said Subramaniam. The violin maestro said when …

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Wah Ustad! A global musician from India
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

Hindustan Times  

As the disciple and son of Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain inherited a formidable legacy. At 12, he performed with his father before an audience that included masters such as Pandit Kishan Maharaj, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and Ravi Shankar. Like all great musicians, Ustad Zakir Hussain was sure of his genius, but as a refined percussionist, he took care …

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With Zakir Hussain, tabla started on its solo journey
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

With Zakir Hussain, tabla started on its solo journey

Hindustan Times  

A baba came to Ustad Alla Rakha’s house the day his wife delivered their first son. Upon hearing of Hussain passing away, I was reminded of a tribute by American drummer-musician Dave Grohl to John Bonham, one of western percussion’s all-time greats: “John Bonham played the drums like someone who didn’t know what was going to happen next — like …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s ’devout Muslim’ father, a Saraswati devotee, refused to chant Islamic prayer for his son

Live Mint  

The late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain once shared a fascinating story about his father, Ustad Alla Rakha, and his unique way of worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and music. Zakir mentioned that his father, a devout Muslim, considered his rhythms as prayers, saying, “I am a devotee of Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesh.” Zakir further shared how his …

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Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussain’s death
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra leaders condole Zakir Hussain’s death

The Hindu  

Several leaders from Maharashtra condoled the death of table maestro Zakir Hussain in a hospital in San Francisco on Monday morning. “The passing away of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the talented musician and tabla player who spread the rich treasure of Indian classical music across the oceans with both hands, is a loss to the entire musical world,” he said. “Hussain …

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When Ustad Zakir Hussain wanted to run away from home; 'I wanted to wear jeans, wanted to make a million dollars'
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When Ustad Zakir Hussain wanted to run away from home; 'I wanted to wear jeans, wanted to make a million dollars'

Hindustan Times  

With the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, the world bids farewell to a maestro who redefined the tabla and brought Indian classical music to global prominence. Zakir Hussain's mother did not want him to pursue music In a candid 1998 interview with Simi Garewal, Zakir Hussain revealed that his mother, Bavi Begum, had envisioned a different path for him—one away …

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Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zakir Hussain: Indian classical music legend dies aged 73

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s most transcendent musicians, …

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Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, New Delhi, Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan, sarangi exponent Kamal Sabri as well as film stars Akshay Kumar and Kamal Haasan paid rich tributes to Zakir Hussain, calling the tabla maestro a "phenomenon" and "one of the most loved Indian musician in the world". Music, film fraternity remembers 'ustadji', 'most famous Indian musician' Zakir Hussain Hussain, 73, died …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain tribute: Tabla loses its vibrant voice
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain tribute: Tabla loses its vibrant voice

The Hindu  

The tabla fell silent as Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the greatest global ambassadors of Indian classical music, passed away on Monday after a brief illness in San Francisco, California. FOLLOW: Zakir Hussain death LIVE updates - December 16, 2024 Like his carefully designed free-flowing style, the versatile artist would execute complex rhythms, intricate patterns, and nuanced dynamics and then …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain's Net Worth: Know Tabla Maestro's Concert Fee And Total Wealth
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain's Net Worth: Know Tabla Maestro's Concert Fee And Total Wealth

ABP News  

Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, just hours after being admitted to a hospital in San Francisco due to heart-related issues. Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ustad Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, which naturally nurtured his passion for music from an early …

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VIDEO: Ustad Zakir Hussain fills in as Ali Akbar Khan replaces a broken string on his Sarod
3 weeks, 5 days ago

VIDEO: Ustad Zakir Hussain fills in as Ali Akbar Khan replaces a broken string on his Sarod

Live Mint  

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary Tabla maestro, has often been celebrated for his profound collaborations with many of India's most iconic musicians, including the esteemed Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. In the old video, a very young Ustad Zakir Hussian is seen filling in as the great Ali Akbar Khan replaces a broken string on his Sarod. See the VIDEO HERE …

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Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain dies at 73 from pulmonary fibrosis, confirms family
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain dies at 73 from pulmonary fibrosis, confirms family

Live Mint  

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. In his career spanning six decades, the musician worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes, but it was his 1973 musical project with English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist TH 'Vikku' Vinayakram that brought together Indian classical and elements of …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: How much did tabla maestro earn per concert?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain's net worth: How much did tabla maestro earn per concert?

India Today  

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73 in San Francisco, USA, due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. EARLY LIFE AND CAREER Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of the legendary tabla maestro Ustad Allah Rakha. NET WORTH AND EARNINGS Ustad Zakir Hussain’s musical career earned …

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